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Splicing apparatus for paper plant

US5385316A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 12, 1993
Grant dateJan 31, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2301/4633
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A splicing apparatus has a drum rotatable about a drum axis adjacent a web roll and having a generally cylindrical outer surface centered on the drum axis. A pair of suction bars on the drum defining thereon an axially extending and radially outwardly open slot each have an outer surface and are each pivotal about an axis generally parallel to the drum axis between a rest position with the bar surface forming a respective part or continuation of the outer surface of the drum and a holding position with its surface pressed angularly against the other bar so that in the holding position a web end can be clamped between the bars. Air is aspirated through the surfaces of the bars to adhere the web to the drum. The drum can be rotated about the drum axis and can be moved to displace the drum into engagement with the web.

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